‘Fun PH’ street fest being readied in Toronto

A1-km stretch of Bathurst St. will be lined with food and craft vendors, lively street activities and eye-catching Filipino cultural installations.

One of the most anticipated Filipino events in Toronto will take over North York’s Little Manila on July 23-24, offering food, music, cultural performances and parades.

Organized by the nonprofit Philippine Legacy and Cultural Alliance, the ‘Fun Philippines’ street festival will take place in Little Manila, Bathurst Street & Wilson Avenue.

PLACA Board of Directors with Consul General Orontes V. Castro (center, right) as special guest, with Director Jonald Quinto, chairman Lino Eroma, Entertainment Director Mon Torralba, Executive Director Teresa Torralba, Director Chanz Ganancial, Director Mel Galeon, Director Nestor Lumayor, Marketing/Production Coordinator Sheng Maligsay, Technical Director Ricky Quitay, Entertainment Journalist BK Jimenez, and Balita Publisher/Editor Tess Cusipag. PLACA/Raymond Santos

A1-km stretch of Bathurst St. will be lined with food and craft vendors, lively street activities and eye-catching Filipino cultural installations, according to PLACA Executive Director Teresa Torralba.

Where: Little Manila, Bathurst St & Wilson Ave
When: July 23-24, 2022

This event is one of many new and returning cultural festivals in the city this summer, including Taste of the Danforth, Taste of Little Italy, Salsa on St. Clair, Jamaican Patty Festival, Ethnic Outdoor Food & Wine Fest, and countless food festivals.